Corporate Strategy

Benedict Gordon, co-founder of Phoenyx Spirits

Reviving Heritage Brands with Benedict Gordon

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Benedict Gordon, co-founder of Phoenyx Spirits, a brand-led spirits company that owns and operates revived heritage brands positioned as super-premium category disruptors. With an impressive portfolio that includes Khoosh, an exotic orange bitter liqueur dating back to 1881, and Dr. Hostetter’s, an original American bitter established […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Strategic Transformation: Insights on Private Equity, Corporate Change, and Leadership Agility

Balancing rapid value creation with sustainable growth is a challenge that demands both precision and adaptability – qualities David O’Neill, Transformation & Turnaround expert and former Partner at Deloitte and former McKinsey advisor, has honed throughout his career. With extensive experience in transformation, turnaround programmes, and operational optimisation, David has led strategic initiatives for private […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Flat-Pack Strategy: Why Building a Target Operating Model is Never Straightforward.

Building your Target Operating Model is one of those things that, on paper, looks like a neat and tidy process. But in reality, it’s a bit like trying to assemble flat-pack furniture without instructions—it’s going to take some time, some wrong turns, and maybe a few heated discussions. A Target Operating Model, or TOM for […]
Director at EY - Process Improvement | Program Management | Change Management

Cultivating Innovation Within Your Organisation

To keep up with the competition and push for growth, businesses need to foster a culture of innovation. This kind of environment encourages people to think creatively, try new things, and not be afraid of taking risks. Innovation isn’t something you do just once; it’s an ongoing process that thrives in a place where everyone […]
Principal Consultant, Strategy & Value Creation

Leveraging Strategic Principles for Effective Organisational Transformation

As the business landscape evolves at an unprecedented pace, strategic leaders must steer their organisations towards new levels of efficiency and growth. By understanding and implementing proven strategic frameworks, organisations can effectively navigate complex challenges. Here, I explore key strategies that can transform your approach to leadership and organisational design, ensuring effective organisational transformation. The […]
Principal Consultant, Strategy & Value Creation

Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership in Organisational Success

When it comes to organisational leadership, recognising the difference between transactional vs. transformational leadership styles is essential. Having worked closely with various businesses, I’ve seen firsthand how these styles shape organisational dynamics and influence employee engagement and performance. In this article, I’ll explore the key distinctions between these approaches and explore their profound impacts on […]
Co-Founder & Director

Organisational Check Up Worksheet

Our organisational check up worksheet is designed to help you gauge the current strength and alignment of your business operations with your strategic goals. Below, you will find key statements reflecting essential aspects of a thriving organisation. For each statement, rank your business on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies weak performance […]
Marketing Director, Consultancy Group

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